Polymers play a vital role in many defence and aerospace applications and there is huge amount of activity underway globally to produce new polymers and polymeric materials that can enhance these applications. Composites are one such example where materials have revolutionised performance capabilities and, with the emergence of nanomaterials, the world of composites is set to be further extended. Many new nanocomposites have been developed, each with interesting and novel properties and new potential applications.

A significant part of the conference was therefore devoted to presentations detailing composites, nanocomposites and their novel applications. The conference also covered many of the other key novel polymers, processes and applications, including high temperature thermoplastics, elastomers and rubbers. These proceedings will appeal to all those seeking to gain insights into the crucial role that polymers play in many critical aerospace and defence applications.